Batesville, MS Demographics

A map of Batesville's Population by Race

Batesville, Mississippi has an estimated population of 7,387, a slight decrease from the 7,523 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 55.6% Black, 42.2% White, 1.1% Hispanic, 0.9% Multiracial, 0.2% Native American/Other, and 0.1% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Batesville, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Batesville has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Mississippi overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Batesville, that probability was 54.9% in 2020 and 51.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Batesville is ranked the 51st most populous place in Mississippi, out of 427 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Batesville was ranked the 51st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Batesville's White Population

3,115 residents of Batesville, or 42.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Batesville is considerably lower than in Mississippi overall, where 55.2% of the population is White. Batesville ranks 247th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Batesville's White population has declined by an estimated 8.5%. White residents' share of Batesville's population has decreased from 45.3% to 42.2%.

Batesville is more White than neighboring Courtland (34.7% White), Sardis (41.5% White), Como (19.1% White), and Crowder (41.4% White). Batesville is less White than neighboring Pope (77.5% White).

Batesville's Black Population

4,106 residents of Batesville, or 55.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Batesville is significantly higher than in Mississippi overall, where 36.3% of the population is Black. Batesville ranks 166th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Batesville's Black population has grown by an estimated 10.2%. Black residents' share of Batesville's population has increased from 49.5% to 55.6%.

Batesville is more Black than neighboring Pope (22.5% Black), and Sardis (49.8% Black). Batesville is less Black than neighboring Courtland (63.5% Black), Como (71.2% Black), and Crowder (58.6% Black).

Batesville's Asian Population

7 residents of Batesville, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Batesville is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 1% of the population is Asian. Batesville ranks 111th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Batesville's Asian population has declined by an estimated 83.7%. Asian residents' share of Batesville's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.1%.

Batesville is more Asian than neighboring Pope (0% Asian), Sardis (0% Asian), Como (0% Asian), and Crowder (0% Asian). Batesville is less Asian than neighboring Courtland (0.2% Asian).

Batesville's Hispanic Population

79 residents of Batesville, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Batesville is slightly lower than in Mississippi overall, where 3.7% of the population is Hispanic. Batesville ranks 150th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Batesville's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 62.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Batesville's population has decreased from 2.8% to 1.1%.

Batesville is more Hispanic than neighboring Courtland (0% Hispanic), Pope (0% Hispanic), Sardis (0.7% Hispanic), Como (0% Hispanic), and Crowder (0% Hispanic).

Batesville's Native American/Other Population

13 residents of Batesville, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Batesville is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Batesville ranks 315th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Batesville's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 62.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Batesville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Batesville is more Native American/Other than neighboring Courtland (0% Native American/Other), Pope (0% Native American/Other), Sardis (0% Native American/Other), and Crowder (0% Native American/Other). Batesville is less Native American/Other than neighboring Como (8.3% Native American/Other).

Batesville's Multiracial Population

67 residents of Batesville, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Batesville is slightly lower than in Mississippi overall, where 3% of the population is Multiracial. Batesville ranks 322nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Batesville's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 48.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Batesville's population has decreased from 1.7% to 0.9%.

Batesville is more Multiracial than neighboring Pope (0% Multiracial), and Crowder (0% Multiracial). Batesville is less Multiracial than neighboring Courtland (1.7% Multiracial), Sardis (8.1% Multiracial), and Como (1.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.